Brizard on Thompson: “Julie is our
outside back and she’s been consistent back there. She does
what she needs to do. She’s good attacking out of the back.
She’s started to pick up her play in her last year. I think
she’s starting to buy into it all and believe in
herself.”

In 2011 (Junior): A stalwart on the back line,
Julie was one of just four Golden Eagles to play more than 1,700
minutes in 2011, having seen 1,730. She played and started all 19
matches and played all 90 minutes of nearly every match. She took
two shots on the season and was an integral member of the defensive
line.

In 2010 (Sophomore): Although she fought through
an ankle injury, Julie still managed to start and play in 13 games
as a sophomore, playing a key role on the right side of the Golden
Eagle defense. She was named to the Athletic Director’s Honor
Roll.

In 2009 (Freshman): Julie did not see much bench
time, as she logged over 1900 minutes at midfield. Tied for third
on the team in assists. She had only one shot in 2009, but her
durability proved to be a valuable asset for the Golden Eagles all
season long.

HIGH SCHOOL: Julie is a three-time all-district,
all-region, and all-state selection, and a two-time state champion
at Christian Academy of Knoxville, and helped her team to an
undefeated season in 2006. She was a first-team all-prep extra in
2008, and second-team all-prep extra in 2007. In three years, Julie
has scored 37 goals and has 20 assists.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Derry and Cathy
Thompson…born July 26, 1990…full name is Julie
Christine Thompson…majoring in marketing.